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SB355Introduced in the Senate

Family Law - Marriage License Applications - Appearance in Court

IntroducedSenate Judicial Proceedings

Introduced by Justin Ready, District 5

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Requiring both parties to be married, rather than one party, to appear before the clerk of a circuit court to apply for a marriage license.

Where it stands

Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.

January 28, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

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Bill history

  1. First Reading Judicial Proceedings

  2. Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.

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